Child Evangelism Fellowship of Palau
Who We Are
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Palau exists to reach every child in Palau with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in God's Word, and empower them to become productive members of their communities through faith, service, and Christian living.
We believe every child in Palau deserves the opportunity to hear the Good News, understand God’s love, and be nurtured in a community of believers. Through Good News Clubs, camps, teacher trainings, and prayer initiatives, we are committed to reaching the next generation with the hope of the Gospel.
CEF Palau Board Members with Rev. Samuel and his wife.
Our History
Humble Beginnings of CEF Palau
On April 7, 2007 God’s calling for Jo Maldangesang to open CEF ministry was confirmed by the Lord through the Word of God in Isaiah 54:1-2. Jo and Pastor Albert Maldangesang have no kids of their own and Jo believed that through her ministry many children will be born again.
Later that year, Jo applied to work with CEF Micronesia in Guam and was accepted by Rev. David Ra, then the Regional Director. However, for various reasons, Jo and Pastor Albert were unable to reopen the CEF ministry in Guam. Instead, in September 2009, Rev. Ra sent Miss Jan Johnson to Palau to help Jo establish the ministry.
CEF was introduced to Palauan churches through a well-attended Teach and Transform Seminar held at PMA. On October 20, 2009, Jo was officially appointed as the first National Coordinator of CEF Palau. With support from CEF Korea, the ministry formally began on January 15, 2010, with the opening of the CEF office in Ngerbodel. Jo Maldangesang, Enitha Edwards, and Dodger Kumangai served as the founding incorporators.
On May 29, 2010, the office was inaugurated, and Jo was commissioned in the presence of the board and pastors from various evangelical churches. After much prayer and perseverance, CEF Palau was officially registered on January 26, 2012. The first board members were Enitha Edwards, Dodger Kumangai, Nenea Jamila, Cecilia Andrew, and Jo Maldangesang.
Ministry Highlights
2010
- The first Good News Club (GNC) was launched at the CEF office in March, with support from Mr. and Mrs. Mino Belarmino. Stephanie Eungel joined as full-time staff in June and served until April 2015.
- A teacher training was held at Palau Assembly of God in July, followed by 5-Day Clubs in Ngerbodel and Ngermid in August.
- In September, the National Director, Jo Maldangesang represented CEF Palau at the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Cambodia.
2011
- In January, 27 young missionaries from CEF Korea’s Overseas Summer Mission partnered with CEF Palau to reach children across Koror and Babeldaob. Over 100 children were reached.
- Good News Clubs were established in Meyuns and Ngermid as follow-up ministries.
- Jo and Pastor Albert attended the CEF International Conference in the USA.
- The first Teaching Children Effectively (TCE) Level 1 training was held in September with 19 students with Jo and Miss Janine Johnson as trainers.
- Christmas classes were introduced in Koror Elementary School and Ngeschar State, supported by Governor Romana.
- Prayer bands were formed, including one led by GNC kids in Ngermid.
2012
- Two new Good News Clubs were formed in Idid and Ngerbeched, led by TCE 1 graduates Lkong Koshiba (now a board member), Asaph Bukurrou, and Teres Aderiano.
- Summer 5-Day Clubs were held at Meyuns Youth Center and Ngarchemai Basketball Court.
- The first GNC Camp was held in Sebuu with 23 children. In October, the first “God’s Little Missionary Camp” trained 33 children to share the Gospel at Bethania Campus in Ngaraard.
- A second TCE 1 training was held at the Korean Presbyterian Church with 6 students.
2013
- On May 15, CEF moved from Ngerbodel to Li Apartment in Topside, staying for 18 months before returning to the original office on January 15, 2015.
- Two new GNCs were launched: one at the office in Ngerkesewaol and another in Ngerbodel (under a tree).
- The first Kids’ Prayer Conference was held in February, training 23 children to pray for national and global issues.
- A teacher training on “How to Lead a Child to Christ” was conducted at PMA in March.
- CEF hosted the Global Day of Prayer in May at Community Alliance Church.
- Another “God’s Little Missionary Camp” was held in Sebuu, teaching children to use the Flipper Flapper Gospel tool.
- TCE Level 2 was conducted in June by Miss Jan, with 7 women completing the training.
- The National Director attended the CEF conference in Hong Kong.
2014
- In January, Miss Jan led the Junior Youth Club Leaders Training with 10 participants from PMA, Assembly of God, and CAIC.
- Two new GNCs opened in Iyebukel and Ngerkebesang.
- A 5-Day Club was held at PMA with around 40 children and youth.
- In October, the first Junior Leaders Training Camp was held at Assembly of God, training 27 children to share the Gospel and teach memory verses and songs.
- A Christmas Party for Jesus was celebrated in December with about 50 children and youth.
2015
- We had to move out of Li Apartment due to rising cost of rent. With God’s direction, we discovered that our former office in Ngerbodel was available, and we moved back on January 15, 2015
- Upon returning to the Ngerbodel office, a new group of children joined the GNC.
- In February, the third TCE training was held with 8 students, co-taught by Miss Jan and Jo.
- In April, Jo was selected to attend the National Directors Institute at CEF International Headquarters, a leadership training for regional directors.
Over five years, CEF Palau
- Established 10 Good News Clubs
- Reached 314 children, with 247 receiving Jesus as their Savior
- Shared the Gospel with nearly 1,000 children through clubs, evangelism, and camps
- Trained more than 100 individuals from local churches to minister to children in their communities